A tribute was paid to a mum's "instinctive heroism" after she tragically drowned in the sea off New Brighton.
A three-day inquest into the death of mum-of-two Christine Robinson, 57, heard she had been taking a walk along the prom with her son Niall and pet dog, named Geordie, on the afternoon of July 6, 2020. The day was described as windy, with high waves crashing into the sea wall.
The dog ran towards the water and was followed by Niall. After what was described as a "mishap with a ball," the dog ran into the sea.
